Police also said there weren't any immediate indications of what caused Wynne's death. A medical examiner will determine the cause of death.

The university confirmed Wynne's death Friday night on Twitter: "The Hofstra community is saddened by the loss of 1st year student Conor Wynne."

The university said on its Facebook page that Wynne died in his sleep in a dorm called the Netherlands. They said that he was studying marketing at the school. The university had counselors on hand for students Friday afternoon.

"As a community, we mourn for Conor and extend our thoughts and prayers to his friends and family during this difficult time," Hofstra University said in a statement late Friday night.